Rescue restraint

Abstract

A restraint system, in the form of a belt, can be worn about a rescue worker that may be positioned, for example, in a back of an ambulance. The belt may have a retractable lanyard mechanism, or a fixed length strap, on a back or side position thereof with a connector that may attached to a connection point within the ambulance. The lanyard may be designed to permit controlled movement of the worker about the rear of the ambulance, however, should sudden movement of the worker occur, the lanyard may lock and fix its position to help prevent the worker from being thrown about the ambulance during a sudden stop, accident, or the like.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0001]One or more embodiments of the invention relates generally to safety devices. More particularly, the invention relates to a restraint system for emergency workers in locations such as in the back of an ambulance, where conventional safety belts prove insufficient.2. Description of Prior Art and Related Information[0002]The following background information may present examples of specific aspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts, or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon.[0003]Persons assisting a patient in the back of an ambulance, such as rescue workers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, or the like, often has to move about for patient care and needs to be mobil...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a rescue restraint that includes a belt with an extension piece that can be secured to an emergency vehicle. The extension piece is connected to a first connector at the end of the belt, which mates with a second connector in the vehicle. The extension piece is designed to be a line or a strap that extends from the belt. The restraint also has latches to open and close a loop formed by the belt, as well as a size adjustment feature to change the length of the belt. In some embodiments, the extension piece is a detachable strap or a removable rail attachment. Overall, the invention provides a simple and effective solution for securely restraining a person in an emergency vehicle.

Problems solved by technology

In many situations, these people in the back of ambulances are not aware of the vehicle movement or its need for sudden stops or impending accidents.

Thus, these people may be violently thrown about the back of an ambulance without any warning due to sudden stops, accidents, or the like.

This could endanger the life not only of the rescue worker, but also the patient.

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